Hairspray

Hairspray

★ 6.7IMDb Score
Released:2007-07-19
Duration:116 min
Director:Adam Shankman
Actors:Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes
Production:New Line Cinema, Zadan / Meron Productions, Ingenious Film Partners

Overview:

Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.

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